Kesariya - Khacharod, Ujjain

Kesariya is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Keshariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesariya is 471068. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.32 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kesariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kesariya

As per Census 2011, Kesariya village has a total population of 1,224 people, consisting of 627 males and 597 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 691 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kesariya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,224627597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1678780
Scheduled Castes (SC)407207200
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population691444247
Illiterate Population533183350

Nearby Villages of Kesariya

Kesariya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Barkheda JaoraSouth-West2.12 km
ChandodiyaNorth-East2.67 km
DivelEast2.78 km
AkyajagirNorth2.90 km
NareliNorth-West3.10 km
SendriWest3.17 km
DodiyaNorth-West3.68 km
GhinodaSouth3.69 km
JhirmiraSouth-East3.73 km
DhaturiyaWest3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesariya

Kesariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berawanya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Kesariya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Kesariya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesariya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kesariya village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kesariya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kesariya village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kesariya

Where is Kesariya located?

Kesariya village is located in Khacharod Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kesariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesariya is Keshariya.

What is the pincode of Kesariya?

The pincode of Kesariya is 456224.

What is the population of Kesariya?

Kesariya has a total population of 1,224, including 627 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Kesariya?

There are 273 households in Kesariya.

What is the literacy rate in Kesariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesariya is 56.45%. Male literacy is 70.81% and female literacy is 41.37%.